How much does a nurse practitioner make in Boulder?
$138,800a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $66.74 an hour or $11,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.74
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 69 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,510Median: $138,800Highest 10%: $175,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,510 | $35.82 | |
| 25th | $79,540 | $38.24 | |
| Median | $138,800 | $66.74 | |
| 75th | $151,300 | $72.74 | |
| 90th | $175,700 | $84.47 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners.
| Denver, CO | $134,000 |
| Greeley, CO | $131,000 |
| Pueblo, CO | $130,700 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $130,300 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $130,000 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $120,700 |
Related jobs in Boulder
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $465,900 |
| Physician | $453,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $297,100 |
| Radiologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $211,600 |
| Dentist | $180,400 |
| Pharmacist | $164,200 |
| Optometrist | $153,500 |
| Physician Assistant | $136,500 |
| Veterinarian | $132,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $66.74 ($138,800 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $138,800 against $132,300 nationally, 5% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $132,900, so Boulder pays 4% more.
Where does Boulder rank for nurse practitioner pay?
69 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse practitioner make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $175,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.